Drawing from the example of the approach to invention of a vacuum cleaner, Dr. Mahan offers a reflection on the Gift of Counsel, also known as the Gift of Right Judgement. Noting that the two names of this gift reflect…
Category: Catechetics
The Gift of Wisdom: Ancient but Pertinent? by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
"Wisdom is a gift from God which empowers us to do what is best." In this post on the Gift of Wisdom, Susan Mahan looks at wisdom from a variety of perspectives, offering examples and insights from daily life as…
The Second Gift of the Holy Spirit: Understanding, by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
In this third post of her series on Pentecost and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Mahan explores the topic of Understanding. Beginning with understanding a bit about God and moving through the levels of our human experience of…
Spiritual Growth and Discernment, by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
A reflection on the relationship between spiritual growth and discernment, with examples of ways that ordinary choices are forms of discernment that help us in our spiritual growth. Dr. Mahan is a trained spiritual director and writes from years of…
Quote of the Day — Thomas à Kempis
A blog post featuring one of Thomas à Kempis' insights into God's way of valuing human endeavors. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Blessed Julian of Norwich Feast Day — “All Is Well,” by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
A blog post introducing English mystic, Blessed Julian of Norwich. Dr. Mahan is a specialist on mystics and has done in-depth research on Julian. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Seven Gifts and Nine Fruits — Come, Holy Spirit!
A blog post introducing the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Nine Fruits of the Spirit that flow into the world through the actions of those who receive the Gifts of the Spirt. Find It. Did you…
The Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit and the Seven Gifts: Why It Matters, by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
This blog post provides some background on the Feast of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit before moving on to a consideration of the gift of Knowledge. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Celebrating the Feast of the Ascension — Some Ideas for Festive Foods
This blog post offers basic information on the Feast of the Ascension and suggestions for festive dishes (or ingredients) for use in its celebration. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Divine Mercy — Entering the Locked Rooms of our Hearts
A reflection on Divine Mercy Sunday and our own sharing in the experience of the peace and healing that come with God's great gift of mercy. Find it. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet